1993 Volvo 900 Series 2.0L Petrol · L705 OPW
1993 Volvo 900 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09/08/1993. Recorded mileage 149,101 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1986cc
L705 OPW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2024
- 149,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L705 OPW Mileage History
- 08/05/200674,168 mi
- 21/05/200779,341 mi+5,173 mi
- 21/05/200883,866 mi+4,525 mi
- 22/05/200883,870 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/200988,318 mi+4,448 mi
- 15/05/200988,320 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/201096,037 mi+7,717 mi
- 04/07/201199,482 mi+3,445 mi
- 05/07/201199,485 mi+3 mi
- 18/06/2012106,156 mi+6,671 mi
- 23/05/2013114,871 mi+8,715 mi
- 24/05/2013114,872 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2014118,759 mi+3,887 mi
- 04/06/2015120,959 mi+2,200 mi
- 15/09/2016203,723 mi+82,764 mi
- 16/09/2016203,723 mi
- 03/10/2017206,275 mi+2,552 mi
- 05/10/2017206,296 mi+21 mi
- 20/08/2021130,657 mi-75,639 mi
- 20/08/2021130,658 mi+1 mi
- 23/12/2023137,813 mi+7,155 mi
- 14/12/2024149,101 mi+11,288 mi
Average of roughly 4,028 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L705 OPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 900 Series (L705 OPW) between May 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)”; “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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